Easy Focaccia Bread

Prepped and ready for baking

Fresh from the oven - can't wait to make some paninis!

Easy Focaccia, from Southern Living's Homestyle Cooking 

• 2 (1 lb) loaves frozen dough, thawed - I used fresh dough sold in the deli section of my Harris Teeter, they were pizza dough balls, but I don't think that made a huge difference.
• 1/4 c olive oil - I didn't use nearly that much, closer to 1/8 cup
• 1 small white or purple onion, thinkly sliced and separated into rings 
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 
• 2 T fresh (or dried) rosemary 
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder 
• 1 tsp coarse salt 
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper 

Place each portion of dough on a lightly greased baking sheet; slightly flatten each dough into a 12 x 8 x 1/2 inch rectangle.  Press your finger or knuckle into dough at 2" intervals to create "dimples".  Brush with olive oil.  Top with onion rings; sprinkle evenly with cheese, rosemary, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Bake at 375* for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.  Serve warm, or cool completely on wire racks.  

Yield: 2 loaves 

**This shortcut version can get creative!  Vary the toppings - try whole pitted olives, slivers of garlic and ham, and grape tomatoes.